Ayran
Yoghurt whisked with water and salt. The national drink of Turkey.
Blended · Highball · Medium · about 3 minutes · alcohol-free
Ingredients
- 120 ml Plain yoghurt
- 90 ml Cold water
- 1 Pinch of salt
- Mint sprig (garnish)
Method
- Pour 120 ml plain yoghurt into the blender
- Pour 90 ml cold water into the blender
- Add 1 pinch of salt
- Add ice
- Blend
- Pour
- Garnish
Tip
Whisk or blend until foamy.
About the Ayran
Ayran is the national drink of Turkey. Yoghurt drinks like it have been made in Central Asia for many centuries.
The milk and yoghurt family. Milk and yoghurt drinks are an old way to cool down in hot climates. Lassi comes from the Punjab, ayran is Turkey's national drink, and New York soda fountains invented the egg cream in the early 1900s. They are filling and soothing and calm spicy food.
Ayran FAQ
What's in an Ayran?
120 ml plain yoghurt, 90 ml cold water, 1 pinch of salt, garnished with mint sprig.
Does an Ayran contain alcohol?
No. It is completely alcohol-free, so it suits drivers, non-drinkers and anyone pacing themselves.
Should I shake or stir an Ayran?
Neither. Blend it with ice until smooth.
What glass do you serve an Ayran in?
A highball, about 350 ml. Serve it over ice. No highball? Use any tall, straight-sided glass.
